The Starke County Coroner’s office has shared its monthly statistics for the month of October 2026. During October, the Coroner’s office responded to a total of 9 calls. 5 of those calls were found to be natural causes, with 4 calls from October still pending. A note included with this month’s statistics has a representative Continue reading →

Knox, Indiana — The Starke County Youth Club (SCYC) celebrated its 2026 Youth of the Year candidates on October 22, bringing together families, community members, local businesses, and supporters to recognize the accomplishments and future aspirations of local young people. Kyleigh McClure was named the 2026 SCYC Youth of the Year and received a $1,000 Continue reading →

The Starke County Commissioners voted Monday, November 2nd, to fund the replacement of a deteriorating culvert on Range Road following continued concerns about its condition and discussions over which local government entity should pay for the project. Starke County Highway Superintendent Rachel Kinney presented commissioners with photographs showing rust and deterioration inside the large culvert. Continue reading →

Starke County voters headed to the polls Tuesday, November 3, for the 2026 general election, deciding several contested county races, school board seats, and public questions. According to the Starke County Election Summary Report, 6,515 of the county’s 17,055 registered voters participated in the election, representing a voter turnout of 38.20 percent. All 21 precincts Continue reading →

The Starke County Chamber of Commerce has announced the four nominees for its 2026 Business of the Year Award. This year’s nominees are Papa Farm Pizza, WKVI, Hill Excavating, and CASA. According to the Chamber, the nominees were selected in recognition of their hard work, dedication, and commitment to the Starke County community. The winner Continue reading →

Today is Election Day, and voters across Indiana will head to the polls to cast their ballots in the 2026 General Election. Polls will be open from 6am to 6pm local time. Starke County observes Central Time, while Pulaski and Marshall counties observe Eastern Time. Voters in Pulaski County may vote at any one of Continue reading →

The Starke County Republican Party has announced a caucus to fill the vacant at-large seat on the Starke County Council. According to Republican Party Chairman Dave Kesvormas, the caucus will be held Monday, November 9, at 7pm Central Time at the James Hardesty Community Center, located at 17 West Indiana Avenue in Hamlet, next to Continue reading →

Oregon-Davis culinary students recently took their skills beyond the classroom, preparing and serving a community luncheon at the Starke County Community Center for the first time. The experience gave students an opportunity to practice their culinary and hospitality skills in a real-world setting, including planning, food preparation, transportation, setup, serving, and cleanup. According to a Continue reading →

The Starke County Clerk’s Office would like to remind voters that early voting will be available at the James Hardesty Community Building/Hamlet Fire Department on Friday and Saturday, October 30th and 31st. Voting was also available Thursday. Early voting hours are as follows: All eligible Starke County voters are encouraged to take advantage of this Continue reading →

The Hoosier Valley Railroad Museum in North Judson will offer its annual Santa Trains beginning Saturday, November 21st, with excursions continuing each Saturday through December 19th. The approximately one-hour excursions take passengers on a five-mile route from the museum’s depot to English Lake, crossing the Kankakee River before returning to North Judson. During the ride, Continue reading →